There is so much fall fun to be had this first weekend in October!! And while the weather may not seem very fall-like lately it is still a great time to get out and enjoy the bounty of fall festivals, the turning of the leaves, pumpkin picking, and more — even if you and your kids are decked out in shorts and flip flops instead of sweaters and boots!!

Spooky Mini Golf is available at Franklin Square this weekend where Philly mini-golf is transformed into spooky fun for the Halloween season with special music, effects, and other surprises. $9 adults, $7 children (ages 3-12) free for children under 2.

Sister Cities Park hosts Fall Family Fun Days this autumn starting this Saturday October 5th from 11am -2pm with a kid dance party hosted by Baby Loves Disco, leaf print activities from the Franklin Institute, scavenger hunt and crafts, and more. Free.

Linvilla Orchards fall favorite, Pumpkinland, continues this Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th with hayrides, a corn maze, pick your own apples, a pumpkin ring toss, Pumpkinland, a petting zoo and so much more. Free. Some attractions ticketed.

The biggest event of the year is happening in Skippack this weekend with Skippack Days running Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th from 10am – 6pm with arts and crafts, great food and lots of fun for the whole family. Free.

North Wales Community Day Saturday October 5th11am – 4pm2nd Street in North Wales BoroughNorth Wales, PA

The free Community Day event in North Wales is happening this Saturday October 5th from 11am – 4pm and features over 70 vendors, a free kids zone with inflatables, games and more. And Oktoberfest parties happening at St.Peter’s Church and TexMex Restaurant. Free admission.

The annual Fall Festival returns to Morris Arboretum this Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th from 10am – 3pm. Bring the whole family out for lots of fall fun including Make Your Own Scarecrow ($20), pumpkins to take home ($3), pumpkin painting, apple tasting, live animal visitors from Elmwood Park Zoo (both days from 12-3pm), a Radio Disney performance (Sunday only at 10:30am), and more! And enjoy the seasonal scarecrow walk with over 30 scarecrows on display. Free with admission. $16, $7 for children 3-17 years. Children under 3 free.

Enjoy free admission to the National Constitution Center this Sunday October 6th courtesy of the museum’s 2013 Diversity sponsor, PwC LLP. View the museum’s permanent and current exhibits including special programs to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. FREE.

Harvest Fest continues this and every Sunday from 12-4pm at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown with a host of fall-themed activities to celebrate autumn including games, contests, prizes, hay and corn mazes, great food, live entertainment and more! Free with Zoo admission.

The annual Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival takes place this Sunday October 6th from 11am – 5pm in beautiful Chestnut Hill. Come out to enjoy live music, great food, boutique shopping and arts and crafs from over 150 talented artists throughout the region. Plus kids will enjoy arts activities and special amusements, too. Free.

PNC Arts Alive and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts present the Family Arts Festival at Lenfest Plaza on Sunday October 6th from 12 noon – 5pm. Enjoy family fun for all including art making stations, giant board games, a family scavenger hunt, live music, face painting and balloon animals, Little Babies Ice Cream, and other great activities! Plus, help make a one of a kind art installation using donated cans to raise awareness for Philabundance. Free.

Midtown Village’s 8th Annual Fall Festival is taking place on Sunday October 6th from 12pm – 7pm is bigger and better than ever. Over 8 blocks of arts, crafts, food vendors and more. Plus, adults can enjoy a Giant Beer Garden with German beers and goods, a DJ, outside karaoke, live performances. Festival is free. Some events ticketed.